Archie (1943 Archie Comics) comic books 2004-2006

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Command Performance," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie unwittingly releases a genie in the form of a cute teenage girl, ready to fulfill his every wish; Not realizing she's a genie, and having been coached by Jughead to be more considerate of girls, Archie refuses to make any wishes. Archie's Holiday Fun Digest #8 ad. "Cleaning Agent," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Jughead coaches Archie on how to avoid cleaning his room, but their mothers know all the tricks. Fan art. The Mighty Crusaders ad. Archie's Mysteries ad. The Official Archie 2004 16 month calendar ad. "The Riverdale Rap," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Chuck's cousin, a famous rapper, visit Riverdale and performs a rap about the kids in town. "The Ol' Pigskin Ploy," script by Kathleen Webb, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie gets the girls to help him practice kicking the football, but never manages to connect. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "The Night Before Christmas," script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; The Andrews family raids the refrigerator late Christmas Eve; While they're in the kitchen, Santa Claus leaves their presents. The Official Archie 2004 16 month calendar ad. Archie's Holiday Fun Digest #8 ad. "The Same Game," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie makes a fool of himself at the ice rink, showing off for Veronica. "Jingles All the Way," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Jingles is disappointed that he can't bring Christmas cheer to his friends in Riverdale; Instead he brings cheer to Mrs. Claus, who's always alone on Christmas Eve. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "The Snow Job," script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie shovels snow to have enough money to take Veronica on a date but then has to dig Veronica's car out of a snow drift at Lodge Mansion. "Voice Your Choice," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie and Jughead decide whether to go down the beginner ski slope or the advanced slope. "The Two Pretenders," script by John Albano, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie has to fill in as quarterback while Reggie is out sick; He downplays his own talents so the girls won't be disappointed if he doesn't play well. "It's a Hoot to Scoot!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Mr. Lodge is excited about his company's new product, the Lodge Chariot, which resembles a Segway. "Losin It," script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie's parents keep misplacing things and Archie says it's because they're getting older; Fred decides to play a prank on him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "The Elevenaire," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie receives eleven dollars from The Elevenaire and he tries to use it to buy a present for Veronica. "Rabit Robot" one-page story with Archie, Veronica, and Mr. Lodge, script by George Gladir, pencils by Bob Bolling, inks by Al Milgrom. "He Couldn't Tell a Lie!", script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Reggie bets Archie he can't go a whole week without telling a lie. "Best Laid Plans," script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie gets dirty trying to open the fireplace flue. "Vidiocy," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie's dream is cut off with the same message he saw earlier on his TV. "The Return of Cousin Alistair," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie's royal Cousin Alistair, who first visited him back in issue #527, makes a return trip and makes Archie look bad with his proper grammar and manners; Will Archie get him to loosen up this time? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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Stories by Craig Boldman, George Gladir and Mike Pellowski. Art and Cover by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith. When Reggie and Archie both ask Veronica out to the Picturebox disco, she lets them decide who will take her. So, unable to come to a reasonable solution, they decide to rotate the date in fifteen-minute shifts in "The Trade-Off!" Plus: In a medieval setting, Archie gets sent to detention, gets upstaged by Reggie in sports competitions and faces exams from Mr. Weatherbee, but still manages to outsmart a fire-breathing dragon and end up with a bunch of fair maidens in "A Knight to Remember"; Archie imagines what a girl that could pass for his twin would look like in the 1-pager "Twin Din"; while getting a haircut, Archie is faced with many new drastic hairstyle possibilities in "Hair Scare"; the girls visit Archie's new job at a brokerage building in the 1-pager "Biz Wiz"; and Archie goes to buy a new bicycle helmet at Glom-Mart and is asked by every one of his friends and family to pick something up for them, but while there, he forgets why he went there in the first place...but Moose's mysterious mind saves the day in "Store Chore"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith. Stories by George Gladir, Greg Crosby, Hal Smith and Craig Boldman. Art by Stan Goldberg, Pat Kennedy, Fernando Ruiz, Bob Smith and Rudy Lapick. Watch out Riverdale High -- 'Big Bee' is watching you on the school's new webcam...but who's watching him...in "View from Above"! Plus: The best kite wins in "Go Fly a Kite"; clean up your room in "Keep It Clean"; 1-pager "One-Two Punch Line"; Archie's first Photography class assignment is photos of human interest in the 1-pager "Ver-r-ry Interesting"; and Archie's goose is cooked when he decides to order Mr. Lodge a concrete goose for his lawn in "A Gaggle of Grief"! Also: 1-page "I Love Archie Photo Contest" featuring photos of readers. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

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By Craig Boldman, George Gladir, & Stan Goldberg. "Jack Attack": It's a case of "pop goes the boyfriend" when Archie gets Mr. Lodge a jack-in-the-box from his youth! "The Show Stopper": When a hidden camera show rigs crazy pranks in school, the faculty thinks clumsy Archie is behind all the mishaps! "His Lucky Day": An off-to-a-bad start day quickly changes for Archie, proving that luck is in the eye of the beholder! "The Big Rush": Can a punctuality coach improve Archie's tardiness, or will it just be a waste of her "time"? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

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"Unbalanced" (by Craig Boldman & Stan Goldberg): Art is in the eye of the beholder, but when it gets into the hands of Archie and Jughead, watch out! "Sooo Cute!": It runs in the family - Betty's 11-year-old cousin has a crush on Archie, too! "It's A Mad Ad World" (by George Gladir & Goldberg): Archie longs for the good old days, when advertising was subliminal instead of blatant! "Wonder Women" (by Gladir & Goldberg): Today's empowered women have Archie feeling like a damsel in distress! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg. Stories by George Gladir, Craig Boldman and Greg Crosby. Art by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith. The teens learn a lot about bears on a camping trip in Yellowstone Park and later at the Bronx Zoo in "Bear in Mind"! Plus: Everyone is depending on Archie to catch some fish for the Andrews family's dinner while camping in the 1-pager "Fish Wish"; Archie goes to great lengths to replace Veronica's lost corn husk doll, which turns out not to be lost after all in "Crafty Caper"; and Archie is tired of both Betty and Veronica being angry with him, so he swears off girls (temporarily, of course) in "Nix on Chicks"! Also: 1-page text article "The Grizzly Bear Facts - Did You Know?" with illustration by Jeff Munson. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "Butler Bumble!", script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie is apprenticing as a butler for career day. "The Big Show," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie enters his grandfather's old car in the auto show. "Stop Thief!", script by Bill Golliher, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie accidentally stops thieves and becomes a hero. "Boom and Bust," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie keeps blowing things up in chemistry class so nobody wants to work with him. "Archie's Choice," script by Barbara Slate, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie wins a free dinner for two at a fancy restaurant and has to decide who he'll take. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

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Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith. "A Chance to Shine!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie has to pose as Mr. Shine and sell floor cleaning products after the regular guy hurts his ankle. "Big City Blues," script by Mike Pellowski, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie goes to the big city to visit his cousin Albert and meets people like he sees on TV. "To Sleep - Per Chance," script by Greg Crosby, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Archie can't sleep no matter how hard he tries. "No Sweat, Coach!", script by Mike Pellowski, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Coach Kleats warns the guys not to leave sweaty clothes and socks in the lockers. "Plaidness Madness," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Bob Smith; Mr. Lodge asks for Archie's help in picking out a jacket for Veronica but when Veronica looks in the store window and sees the one he picked out she tells Archie that its horrid so the gang try to convince her that style is in. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.19.

In "Santa Cause," (by Craig Boldman and Stan Goldberg) a bump on the head turns grumpy Mr. Lodge into jolly St. Nick ? and the townsfolk end up with wads of cash instead of toys! In "The Big Problem" (by Barbara Slate and Stan Goldberg), Archie decides that his girl problems are trivial compared to giving counsel to the elderly ? until he finds out the man at the nursing home has the same problems! And in "The Average Awards," (by Barbara Slate and Stan Goldberg), Archie receives the "Average Good Citizen Award," and wonders how he can improve his average. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

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"Small is Big" (by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg): After being outdone by Adam last Valentine's Day, Archie is determined to make his gifts to Betty bigger and better... until he realizes it's all the 'little things' Adam does that wins Betty over! "A Likely Story" (by Greg Crosby & Stan Goldberg): Archie's writer's block is made of concrete, but he's determined to smash through it in time to hand in his creative writing assignment! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

"That Guy" (by Craig Boldman & Stan Goldberg): Confident he's keeping Veronica from getting jealous, Archie insists a girl who recognizes him is mistaking him for someone else... until she reminisces about all the goofy things that "someone else" did! "Modern Marvelous!" (by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg): Archie's parents complain that modern technology has made them lazy, so Archie takes them to the gym to work out on modern exercise machines! "King For a Day!" (by Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg): Mr. Weatherbee allows Archie to fill his shoes for the day... ?nuff said! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

"The Study Buddy": To combat sagging grades, Archie makes Dilton his study buddy, hoping his good habits will rub off... but will Archie's bad habits rub off on Dilton instead?! (George Gladir & Stan Goldberg) "Dog Daze": Archie's gone to the dogs... literally... when Betty and Veronica ask him to wear Riverdale's mascot costume for a school spirit rally. Naturally, Archie gets stuck in the costume! (Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg) "Paper Chase": No news is good news, unless it's Mr. Andrews missing out on his morning newspaper! (Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg "The Stuffed Emissary": Those lovable Bronx Zoo bears named after Archie, Betty, Jughead, and Veronica are back! Due to popular demand, the fuzzy quartet, who first made their appearance in the 550th issue of Archie have returned... and this time, they're helping introduce "Grizzly," the soon-to-be famous stuffed animal who promotes wildlife conservation! "That Certain Sound": Archie is fed up with all the noisy machines that are ruining his nice tranquil summer... until he realizes the leaf blower next door is being operated by the lovely new transfer student! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.19.

"Arch is in the House": Archie's literally stuck in a doghouse! "Tricky Triumph": Reggie manages to beat Archie in one water sports competition by lending Archie faulty equipment. Then in "Barbecue Blunder," sometimes it's fun to reminisce about picnics gone by! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

"Hello and Goodbye": When a red-head beauty moves next door, Archie's self-composure moves out the door ? along with the rest of him. "The Job": Archie learns selling ice cream is tough when the customers are "frigid." "Risky Summer": Clutsy-ness doesn't take a summer break ? in fact, it only increases for Archie who can't avert his eyes from the bikini-clad lovelies! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Stories by Greg Crosby, Kathleen Webb and Angelo Decesare. Art and Cover by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith. Archie invites Veronica on a picnic, but discovers that the secluded, romantic spot is overrun by others when they arrive there in "Pickin' a Perfect Picnic Place"! Plus: When Pops advertises a two-for-one burger special, Archie thinks he can afford dates with both Betty and Veronica if they eat there in "No Free Lunch (Or Dinner)"; Archie offers successful dating tips gleaned from his years of experience in "Little Advice"; and Archie and Jughead help Archie's dad relive a day from his youth in "The Hole Truth!" Also: 8-page insert "Batman's Activity Book" sponsored by Campbell's Soup, with art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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by George Gladir, Kathleen Webb, & Stan Goldberg. "It's My Life": In the classic tradition of Archie stories that break down the "fourth panel," Archie ponders his existence as the star of comic book misadventures...or rather, what life could be like free from the constraints of the funny pages! Along the way, he imagines himself as a superhero, a manga character, and more! "Mean Girls": Move over, Lindsey ? Betty has her own "mean girl" to deal with in the form of Veronica! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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"The Book Report": It's a familiar chapter in the epic novel that is Archie Andrews' life: with Veronica to distract him and technology to baffle him, can he possibly get his book report finished in time? "A Sour Note": Complication is on the menu when Veronica is taken to dinner by yet another of her father's client's sons... and Archie and Betty are dining at a nearby table! "Blockhead": Just think of all the money Archie and his dad will save by chopping their own firewood... until the doctor bills for their aching backs arrive! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Direct edition. Includes a download access card for 'The Veronicas' new single. "The Far Out Pharaoh": When his "loyal" subjects arrange a boat ride to his afterlife, Pharaoh Arch-Amon calls for his "mummy!" Don't miss the "ancient antics!" "Energy Saver": A dip in Veronica's heated pool is just the thing for Archie and Betty after a hard morning of snow shoveling, but why is Veronica so exhausted? "Alien Invasion": When he wins a satellite radio, Archie expects to get signals from far off... just not as far off as the outer space signals he seems to be picking up! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

Regular edition. Does not come with download card. "The Far Out Pharaoh": When his "loyal" subjects arrange a boat ride to his afterlife, Pharaoh Arch-Amon calls for his "mummy!" Don't miss the "ancient antics!" "Energy Saver": A dip in Veronica's heated pool is just the thing for Archie and Betty after a hard morning of snow shoveling, but why is Veronica so exhausted? "Alien Invasion": When he wins a satellite radio, Archie expects to get signals from far off... just not as far off as the outer space signals he seems to be picking up! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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Cover by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith. Stories by Angelo Decesare, Kathleen Webb, George Gladir and Barbara Slate. Art by Stan Goldberg & Bob Smith and Pat Kennedy & Jon D'Agostino. Mr. Weatherbee initiates a 'Spend The Day With Your Teen' at Riverdale, so Mr. Andrews spends a typical school day with Archie in "The Parent Trip"! Plus: Archie forgets a date with Veronica so at school, she gives him a cold shoulder so potent that it eventually encases him in ice in "The Big Thaw"; Archie calls Veronica for a date but gets her answering machine instead in the 1-pager "Getting the Message"; inspired by a simple kiss from Betty, Archie tries to match the gift with something simple yet inspirational in "The Simple Life"; and Archie's mom calls in Grandpa to help Archie overcome his compulsive cluttering in "It Takes One to Know One!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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"The Manga Scene": When Ms. Grundy catches Archie reading a manga comic book, she assigns him a 500 word composition on the subject. Can America's foremost comic book teen learn about his Eastern counterparts before the deadline? "Note Well Taken": When Archie finds his father's old jazz trumpet in the attic, will it strike a joyful refrain or a sour note with dear old dad? "Posing a Problem": When Archie poses for a public service ad, the prospect of becoming a girl-magnet model goes to his head... until Betty and Veronica make him strike a difference pose! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

"CAR-AZY": Talk about the "squeaky wheel getting the grease"! When Mr. Lodge complains that his classic car won't be repaired in time for the big car show, Archie makes him a deal ? Archie's granddad and his friends will fix the car in exchange for Archie borrowing one of Mr. Lodge's cars for the prom! "Coaster to Coaster": The gang make quite a splash, literally ? on the amusement park's new "Soaker Coaster" ride! "The Plot Thickens": It's the oldest plot in the world: boy meets girl! But with Archie the leading man, you can expect the plot to have lots of twists, turns, thuds, and "oops!" 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

"The Cheap Date": A lesson in Archie economics: even when you're out of cash, you can always run out of more! "Giving Orders": Tired of the nickname, "Mister Mess-up," Archie bets Reggie that he can handle any difficult task... and has a difficult time winning that bet! "Let's Get Campy": Spooky campfire stores have Archie spooked as he chaperones campers on a dark and scary night! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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"Why?": Mr. Lodge's landscape is looking rosier when he comes up with this seed of an idea: give Archie so much yard work that he'll be too tired to date Veronica! "Monstrous Thoughts": A trip to a monster truck rally has Archie thinking big thoughts about big wheels! "Summertime Date": Archie's parents reminisce about the "good old days" of drive-in movies... complete with broken speakers, spilled refereshments, and long trips to the concession stand! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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"How to Survive High School": Archie's got all the answers a teen needs to navigate through the tricky world of high school. It's too bad his answers don't match the teachers' questions! "Feeling Fuelish": Archie and his friends imagine a world without fuel ? and it's a "gas"! "Come Blow Your Horn": Deciding a "new sound" is needed for the band, Archie takes up the Alpine shepherd's Alphorn. One note is all it will take to determine if his choice was good or baaaaa-d! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

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By George Gladir & Stan Goldberg. "The City Library": Archie and his friends visit the famous Salt Lake City library, and the popular "Night Flight" comic book store inside! Along the way, they meet comic shop owner Mimi Cruz, library director Nancy Tessman, and other real life folks who teach them the importance of literature and all the arts in their state-of-the-art, multimedia facility! "To Act or Not to Act": When the lead actor in the school play falls ill, both Reggie and Archie claim to be the best actor for the part. To determine who the best actor really is, the drama teacher gives them a tough acting assignment: each must act like the other! Will the curtain fall before our hams even reach the stage? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.